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Headhunting is the practice of taking a person's head after killing them. Headhunting was practised in historic times in parts of
China,
India,
Nigeria,
Nuristan,
Myanmar,
Borneo,
Indonesia, the
Philippines,
Taiwan,
Japan,
Micronesia,
Melanesia,
New Zealand, and the
Amazon Basin, as well as among certain tribes of the
Celts and
Scythians of ancient
Europe. In fact, it occurred in Europe until the early 20th century in the Balkan Peninsula and to the end of the Middle Ages in Ireland and the border regions of England and Scotland.
[1] More recently, it has been practised in
World War II and the
Vietnam War.
As a practice, headhunting has been the subject of intense discussion within the
anthropological community as to its possible social
roles,
functions, and motivations. Themes that arise in anthropological writings about headhunting include
mortification of the rival,
ritual violence,
cosmological balance, the display of
manhood,
cannibalism, and
prestige. Contemporary scholars generally agree that its primary function was ceremonial and that it was part of the process of structuring, reinforcing, and defending
hierarchical relationships between communities and individuals. Some experts theorize that the practice stemmed from the belief that the head contained "
soul matter" or life force, which could be harnessed through its capture.
" Don't afraid Ms.Nura. Seriously the "Headhunting" means recruitting persons especially from other firms/cos. Still U want in detail. If U R familiar with using MS word, then follow the following:
Open a new blank page in MS word
Type "Headhunting" (the word is not split pl.note)
Select this entire word by pressing 'Shift' key and browser key.
After selecting the word by pressing control key, press F7,
U will see on the right side of the screen a portion showing dictionary and
your word already typed, click on the right arrow mark, your meanings are ready on the screen.
The open secret is, like this U can see meanings of any word u want, simply follow above steps. Further, at the bottom of the right screen you will see 'Reference books' & Research sites' if U click on these U will see some more information on these type words.
Go ahead.